NFC is a short-range wireless technology that allows data exchange between electronic devices within 20 centimeters. It uses magnetic field induction and operates at 13.56 MHz. For two devices to communicate using NFC, one must have an NFC reader/writer and the other an NFC tag. NFC is expected to be included in one in five phones by 2013 and enable uses like downloading content, exchanging contact cards, and mobile payments at point-of-sale terminals. The NFC Forum is working to expand the NFC ecosystem through education, research projects, and industry partnerships.

1. Advancing Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology

2. Introduction to NFCNFC is one of the latest wireless communication technologies. As a short-range wireless connectivity technology, NFC offers safe — yet simple and intuitive — communication between electronic devices.Enables the exchange of data between devices over a distance of up to 20 centimetres.NFC-enabled devices can simply point or touch their making application and data usage easy and convenient. 2

3. How NFC WorksNFC is based on RFID technology that uses magnetic field induction to enable communication between electronic devices in close proximity. NFC operates at 13.56 MHzFor two devices to communicate using NFC, one device must have an NFC reader/writer and one must have an NFC tag. The tag is essentially an integrated circuit containing data, connected to an antenna, that can read and written by the reader.3

4. Market for NFCBy 2013, one in five phones will have NFC (Source: Juniper Research)The analyst forecasts the gross transaction value of made via NFC will exceed $75bn globally by 2013Japan is the early adopter of NFC with FeliCa-enabled phones - (FeliCA is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony) http://www.sony.net/Products/felica/abt/wht.html4

5. Examples of using NFC enabled mobile phonesDownload music or video from a smart poster.Exchange business cards, Pay bus or train or air fare, Parking Tickets, Pay at Kiosks, Pay and purchase at Point of Sale TerminalsAccess controls in office, hotels, airports, print receipts to printer5

6. NFC and Mobile Payment6

7. Adding NFC to Terminals Adds Value to Mobile Payments 7

8. What is the Future?Nokia is active in the area of NFC since 2004 Together with Philips and Sony, founded the NFC Forum. Currently, global membership in the NFC Forum had exceeded 140 organizations. 8

9. The NFC Ecosystem is Broad9

10. The NFC Forum Is Working to Build the NFC EcosystemNew marketing alliances are driving targeted programs, such as Spotlight events for verticalsEducational seminar in Shanghai in MarchDatabase on our website describing projects around the world should be announced this springThe annual NFC Forum Global CompetitionTransport White Paper finalized early this yearVarious webcasts scheduled throughout the year 10

11. Sample Video DemoTag and Travel Made Easy – with Your Mobile PhoneSource: http://www.nfc-forum.org/resources/presentations/11

12. More Questionshttp://www.nfc-forum.org/resources/faqs#cardSymbioun Contact:info@symbiountech.com12